Weekly Dharma Talk & Discussion

with Jonathan Kirkendall

July 12th

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Room: Main Shrine Room

This evening's topicis: Mindfulness of Body and Working With Anxiety

This evening's speaker is: Jonathan Kirkendall

Jonathan Kirkendall first moved to Washington D.C. in 1985, and spent six years working with homeless families before moving to Boulder to work on his masters in Contemplative Psychotherapy from Naropa University, where he graduated in 1993. After graduation, he moved to New York City where he worked for The American Red Cross, then eventually, back to D.C.. Jonathan has spent several years working with grieving military families, and currently has a private practice at Dupont Circle where he specializes in bringing holistic, integrative solutions to depression and anxiety. Jonathan is an avid knitter, potter, and gardener, and lives with his husband of 25 years and two dogs in Hyattsville, MD.

Details: Everyone is welcome on Thursday evenings to meditate together, hear a dharma talk, and engage in discussion. Talk topics change each week, but each provides a distinct insight into how we can awaken to our “basic goodness”; that is, have a sense of intrinsic dignity and completeness in dealing with our everyday lives which promotes kindness, strength, and wisdom both in ourselves and in how we relate to others in society.

Each Thursday evening begins with a silent, group meditation session from 7-7:30 in the Main Shrine Room followed by a talk/presentation and group discussion. Those who are new to meditation should plan to arrive at 7pm when a Shambhala-certified instructor provides a brief introduction to meditation practice in another room until the beginning of the talk and discussion at 7:30. After the talk, you're invited to continue the conversation in our reception area over a cup of tea and light snacks.

We provide these evenings as an offering to the community. No advance registration is necessary andthere is no fee to attend. Simply drop in whenever you feel inspired. As a non-profit, all-volunteer organization operating in the DC metropolitan area for over 40 years, we are supported by our members' monthly dues and by voluntary online or onsite donations. All donations are greatly appreciated!

First Thursdays: “Learn to Meditate” Workshop (7-8:30pm)

On the first Thursday of each month, in lieu of the schedule above, we offer a more in-depth "Learn to Meditate" workshop geared toward newcomers to meditation. The session includes Q&A and discussion, and is followed by refreshments. (There is a fee for this workshop. Please see our calendar for details and registration information.)